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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-04-30

Mr.. John Heller, delivered to Mr..
III. A. Frazer, a fine carriage, which
for workmanship and beauty cannot
be excelled.
The gratifying manner in which the
public schools are spoken of in this
county by Supt. HI. S. Butt, is the sub
ject Of much favorable comment. The
Supt. has fulfilled his duties with gen.
eral satisfaction, and will no doubt,
be elected for the second term. The
candidates are all well known gentle
men in this county. good teachers,
and we hope the public who manifest
an interest in our schools will select a
good man.-Ddily Gazette.
Uncle Jerry Clark, (colored) was
the proudest darkey in these parts on
Tuesday evening last as he raised his
net from the waters of the Conocochea-
que at Ream's mill dam and found
monster fish surging and kicking to
free itself from the meshes. Improved
on investigation to be a large Ger
man Carp and weiged four pounds.
Prof. James NOVEL; captured the
hlot ldlSO DdSo VI TIC ScdSOH Ou Il H.
day last from the waters of the Poto-
mac. 1t was beauty and six pounds
strong. James had 1t packed in ice
and shipped to Mr.. Stewart of Balti-
more city, and we venture to say,
that e'er this, all the anglers of that
city, whose eyes feasted upon that
beautiful fish are hunting up their
fishing tackle to HE themselves to the
banks of the Potomac in quest ofsuch
game at the earliest opportunity
Hididmsp0rt Leader.
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Analysts Like Prof. Lassino

Pronounce Pomeroy IS Plasters superior
to all others and possessing positive
curative qualities. OF druggists and
John Lee Fout, Martinsburg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-04-30

TIE GREAT FREE EXHIBITION
opens at Hagerstown, April 26 and
closes Saturday evening, the Goth.
Tea receptions for the ladies-Tues-
day, Thursday and Saturday. Floral
Exhibition, with a grand display of
costumes, styles and fabrics, embra-
cling everything for male and female
wear. Read the Updegraff's Program
advertisement in this paper.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-04-30

A TRIP TO EURoPE.-Rev. H. j.
McKeefry, pastor of st. Joseph's, an
nounced to his congregation Sunday
his departure for Europe on short
vacation. He left Wednesday for
New York, and sails to-day for Ire
land. After visiting his home and
friends, he will take in prominent
points in Great Britain and proceed
through France to Italy. During his
stay in Rome he expects to have tbs
privilege of an audience with Leo
Mi. He will be gone about two
months; during his absence Rev.
Father Luckey will be in charge of
st. Joseph's. we join with his de-
voted congregation in wishing him
pleasant trip and safe return.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-04-30

DEATH OF DANIEL MARKER
Mr.. Daniel Marker, one of the Oldest
citizens of this place, passed to his
rest Sunday night. He had been fee
BILE for some years, but went about as
usualup to Sunday. He attended his
church services Sunday and while
engaged in the exercises of Glass Meet
ing was paralyzed on the spot. Speech
iailed him and he stood unable to
move. Friends carried him home in
an unconscious state, and during Sum
day night he breathed his last.
The funeral services were held Tues
day afternoon in the M. E. Church,
South, after which his remains were
Inferred in Greenhill Cemetery. His
pastor, Rev. j. Il. Andrew, paid feel
ing tribute to his memory, dwelling
at length on the words of ST. Paul to
the Philippians, "For me to live is
Christ" 1t was a sermon full of re-
lection for the living. Revs. j. P.
Stump and F. M. Woods assisted in
the services.
Mr.. Marker was born in Frederick
Co., Md, Oct. 1906, and came to Mar
'nsburg in 1881. About 1885, he was
converted andjoined the M. e. Church,
becoming a licensed minister several
years later. After that for "a
years he labofed earnestly in the cause
VI Christ. Mr.. Marker took deep
interest in religion and was sincere
ana conscientious in his steadfastness.
lie took hold and never relaxed his
elorts; death most fittingly found
MN at his post. The lot on which the
va church stood was the gift of him.
'e'l and wife and he was ever ready
" 10 his duty when called upon
", nile the new church was being built,
Tlass Meetings were held in his house.
ne leaves wife and one child from a
"Ttner marriage.
1t, lie was an exemplary christian, a
iIe.93pected citizen and a good neighbor.
IKE the handful of wheat on the cof-
Nh, he was ripe sheaf to be gathered
HOME.
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| From the Morgan 20. Papers,

HFOHb ute 4nOfyolt : U. sIuptTs.l
Cacapon Mountain was covered
with snow on Tuesday morning.
Mr.. John f. Kinds this week pur-
chased of r. G. Custom, Trustee, the
house and lotin Berkeley Springs now
occupied by said Kinds and his moth
er. Price paid 5000.
One evening last week six prison
ers escaped from the Charleston, w.
Va, Jail. A reward of $3.50 was i'm
mediateIy offered and three of them
have been recaptured and returned to
Jail. The prisoners confined in this
Jail make their escape about once a
year. A fine Jail isn't it, to have at
our Capital city.
Mrs. j. w. Ambrose of Martinsburg
is visiting friends near Berkeley
Springs.
Clerk Allen caught a bass weighing
Al TBS. last week.
Frank Hunter caught two bass
weighing 81 last week.
At Douglass, Illinois, April 9Th,
1887, Mr.. John w. Light, aged Ga
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PUBLIC SQUARE.

BURKHART & CO. have received
many of their Spring goods, and are dali
~ expecting more. Public will please
call.
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At Douglass, Illinois, April 9Th,
1887, Mr.. John w. Light, aged 81
years. He was formerly citizen of
Morgan county and was the oldest
brother of Mr.. VIM. F. Light of Or
leans X Roads.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-04-30

DEAD LETTERs.-The following is
a list of letters remaining in the Post
Office at Martinsburg, w. Va, April
I'D, and will be sent to the Dead
Letter Office May 18th, 1887, if not
called for; when calling say advertis-
ed.
Wm. Bryant, Mamie Bell, Jane
Butler, Sarah Bready, Jas. Chaplain,
Mrs, J. NJ. Crouch, Fred G. Cooper,
j., Theo. Eyeston, James Cane, Mi
ehael j. Haley, John Hamilton, Jas.
II. Hockenberry, John HI. Hyett,
Daniel Jenkins, David Kiser, John G..
LoWman, Robt. McAdams, Mr.. My
ers, c. f. McGinace, Amanda Mi
ehael, Scott Miller, Annie Paul, An
drew j. Parish, Virginia Price, E. NJ.
Page, Miss Lucy Rolvall, Lulu V.
Lenor Shin, Annie Shipe, Capt. Taylo.
Held for better direction-Mrs. Mary
Z: Thayre, 80 East East Monroe ST..
Florida. w. B. CoLsToN, P. M.
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ENTHUSIASTICALLY RECEIVED. =
Mr.. VIM. M. Clements passed through
here last Thursday on tour of inspec-
ton over the B. & o. He was most
enthusiastically received by the en-
ployes all along the line, and at Graf
ton a regular ovation was accorded
him that would have done credit to
the President of the United States.
The town was decorated, and salutes
fired in honor of the return of this
popular official to the service of the
B. & O. r. r.. Co. Mr.. Clementsspent
several hours in Martinsburg viewing
the location of the proposed track to
the Peerless lime kiln, but no definite
conclusion was arrived at concerning
it.-,St0teSU2Qyl.
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LABOR LECTURE.-Ralph Beau
mont, of New York, prominent X.
of l.. Man, will lecture in the Court
House, May 5th, at s p. M, on the
True Principles of the knights of La
Dor. Admission, free. All invited.
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April 23d. in this place, Harry Kin
die, aged about 81 years.
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Misses Anna Bowers, Lucy McKown
and Sally Wiley. of GerardstoWn, are
visiting Mrs. George M. Bowers.
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ALI kinds of China. Glass, Earthen
Goods, w. g. Goods, English, French
and American. Fancy goods and pres
ents. BURKHART & co.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-04-30

Mr.. John Heller, delivered to Mr..
FL. A. Frazer, fine carriage, which
for workmanship and beauty cannot
be excelled.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-04-30

Why don't you come and see our line
of Glassware, big assortment, and pref
ty as they can be. New style Tumblers
and Molasses Jugs. BENTZ & BRO.
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Gilt, Walnut. Oak. Plush and Velvet
Picture Frames at wholesale prices at
Cunningham 3 Photograph Gallery, over
National Bank.
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BUSINESS LOCALS.

HOUSE FoR RENT.-A very desirable
house is offered for rent, adjoining
Hedgesville. in healthy and pleasant
locality. Call on or address,
G. ". CORNELIUS or ]. II. MILLER.
3t Hedgesvilie.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-16

Two new recipes for longevity have
recently been given. One is that of a
Wayne County, New York, man re-
Gently deceased at the age of 1O4
years. He attributed his remarkable
age to eating fish twice day and
wearing earrings. The other is that
OF Harwichport, Mass, woman who
is still living and active at the age of
95, and expects to reach a full 100.
She formed the habit of using tobacco
at very early age, and has continued
its use necessarily to the present time.
She believes it has added to her
strength and usefulness. The notions
when very old people have of the
causes which have led to their great
age are more remarkable than the
longevity itself.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-16
Minor Mention.

L. D. Wright, a wealthy farmer living
I ear California, Mo-, was killed in his saw
mill, the saw flying to pieces. Miss Thomp-
son, who happened to be in the MILL was
also killed.
William Teal, well-known counterfeiter,
was arrested in Indianapolis, on the 18th.
In his room were found $3.50 in counterfeit
silver dollars and a quantity of metal,
moulds, dies, etc. Thomas Riggs, an en-
ploye OF retail grocery, was also arrested
as an accomplice.
At Garden City, N. Z. on the 18th, Will
lam Reed, Eugene Gritzinger and Henry D.
McTghe, all about Ia years old, choir boys
at the cathedral, were drowned in Garden
City Lake by falling through the ice.
The Dennison Paper Company, at Me-
chaCic Falls, Me-, has suspended. It is
supposed the liabilities amount to $780,
600. The assets are the mills and pulp
mills ct Canton. The suspension was
FASTENED by the strike in the pulp mills at
Canton. The mill at Mechanic Falls was
full of orders and the were needing pulp.
They had already yielded one or two ad-
vances to the Knights of Labor and were at
their mercy The creditors of the Dennisons
are largely in Boston. hefailure will cause
great CONSERVATION.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-16
AN UNSAFE CAPITOL.

The Galleries in the Minnesota State
House Come Near Breaking Down.
A sensation was created in the hall
of the Minnesota House Of Represent
atives on the afternoon OF the 9th
inst. The special order was the final
passage of the high license bill, and the
gallery and the hall were packed with
spectators. The capitol, while almost
q new building, has been considered
unsafe for some months, and consid-
cradle plastering has fallen recently.
Shortly after the session began the
attention of Chairman Donnelly Was
called to the fact that the cell
ing cross beams appeared to be set
Ting, and one member declared that
the gallery had settled four inches. A
motion was hurriedly carried that
spectators be excluded, wheraupon the
gallery and aisles were cleared. 1t Is
the opinion of many that q frightful
disaster was narrowly averted by the
prompt action of Chairman Donnelly.
subsequently B. resolution was passed
for an immediate examination OF the
building by experts. The building
Was erected In 1880. It was examined
and repaired last winter. 1t is said
the timbsrs are affected with dry-rot.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-16

A BURLINGTON, Ia, insurance COM
pany has awarded prize of 5000 to
a Rochester N. Y, man for the best
design for q tornado cave. 1t is made
underground, connected with the
dwelling by tunnel, and consists OF
q room 7x12 feet, walled with brick
and the roof supported by iron arches
and beams. The strength of the roof
is an essential part OF the protection,
as cyclones often level large trees on
caves, which they break in and enclose
the inmates in living tomb. An
exit flush with the surface is provided
on the outside for the escape of in
mates if the dwelling is burned, as it
frequently is after a tornado. The
cost of such cave varies from $500
to $500, which it would seem must
place it out of reach of those who
have not money enough to move away
from locality where such safety de-
vices are required. At the best cy-
clone cellar gives inadequate protec-
tion, unless it's owner aud all his fam
lily remain constantly at home to en-
Joy its advantages.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-16

THE communistic colony at Top
olotampo, on the shores of the Gulf
of California, where all the socialists,
communists and anarchists were to
find a perfect Utopia, has been q big
thing on paper; but J. W. Nichols and
others from New York who took
stock in the scheme and have visited
the site of the colony, report that it is
an absolute failure. The colonyis the
scheme of a man by the name OF
Owens, socialist, and he has sue
ceeded in selling about 100000
worth of stock to people who are to
go to Topolotampo and find an ideal
home. Mr.. Nichols arrived in San
Francisco from the colony the other
day, and says that the "city"i in which
SO many lots have been sold consists
of a single rough-board shanty and
about thirty tents. The site, he re-
ports, is unhealthy in the extreme-a
malarious marsh surrounded by
nothing but sand, rocks and cacti.
Water has to be carried seven miles,
and the colonists are sick, dispirited
and anxious to get away, but have no
means to pay their passage.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-16
Deeds or Blood

On the light of the 18th, during the alb
sence of his wife, John jacobson, of Oma-
ha, strangled his infant child to death and
then hanged himself. The cause OF the
deed was temporary insanity owing to des.
pondency over an liberated leg. He was a
man well known and in good circum-
stances.
At San Francisco, Cal, on the night OF
the 18th, George Messmer, q laborer, in
the employ Of local finn Of wine mer-
chants, shot Frederick Muller, and Mrs.
Muller sist of M ssmer's divorced wife.
After shooting down Muller, the assassin
rushed into the kitchen and fired at Mr..
Muller as she fed into the back yard, the
bullet penetrating her left forearm. Mess
mer then went into the yard and shot him
self in the head. He returned to TIE rouse
after attempting to suicide and fell sense
less in the front parlor, where the neigh
bors, who had rushed in, found HIM. HIS
jaw is broken, and the doctors, who have
been unable to find the bullet in his head,
think he will die.
At Houghton, La, Henry Bodenheimer
shot and killed his partner, VIM. w. Mer-
cies, in q quarrel,
Mrs. Ford, of New Orleans, has begun
suit for divorce. Her husband was SEN
fenced to fifteen years Imprisonment for
killing Kirkatrich, the seducer of his WIFE,
Near Boulder, Col, Wendelin Moll shot
his young wife while she was nursing her
babe. Neighbors found her still alive the
next day. but the child had died and she
cannot live.
Jim COPYRIGHT, detective at Fort
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-16
Worth, Tex, was shot and killed by Luke
Short, gambler, on the 9Th.
Smoke.

Fire at Augusta, Ca, on the 18th, de-
stroyed the Masonic Hall Theater build
ing, the Globe Hotel and several adjoining
buildings. The theater building was also
occupied by q number of stores, the con-
tents of which were almost total loss
The fremen barely escaped death from
falling walls. Loss. 100000.
The blacksmith and machine shops OF the
Savannah, Florida d Western Railway at
Savannah, Ca, were destroyed by fire on
the 18th. Loss, 1000; insured for $34,.
O0O One hundred and fifty men are thrown
out of work.
The varnish factory of John Mazury &
Son, ST Plymouth Street, Brooklyn, N. Y.
was destroyed by fire on the 18th. Loss
10000; fully insured.
A variety hall a Occur d Alene Wyo
burned on the night of the 18th. Lottie
Haines, who was asleep in the building
burned to death. An old man dropped
dead from heart disease while trying TIC
save his effects.
Thirty buildings were burned at Anacon
d. M. t., on the 18th, by an incendiary
fire. Loss, SIS, O00 insurance, $11, 900.
The Albaugh building at Westminster
Md, occupied by s. Kann, Son & Co., dry
goods; j. E. Hurley e Son, grocers, and G
w. Albaugh, clothing, was burned on the
10th. The damage to Kann, Son Il Co. is
estimated at $25, 900; j. E. Hurley & Son
at SIS 900, and G. w. Albaugh at $4,000.
The office of the Dubuque Qa.) Times
was partially destroyed by fire on the
morning of the 9Th. The composing room
WIGS Quilted.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-16
THE ROCK ISLAND ROBBERY.
1t is Thought the Right Men are No,
Under Arrest.

1t is Thought the Right Men are Now
Under Arrest.
1t is now believed that the perpe-
traitors of the Rock Island express
robbery and the murderers OF Messen-
ger Nichols are behind The bars. Mrs.
Schwartz, wife of the brakeman, made
admissions to the Pinkerton men to
the effect that her husband gave money
which he claims he found under seat
in the smoking car Of the train
after the robbery to Newton
VISIT the baggageman. When ar
rested Watt denied all knowledge Of
the money, but he subsequently broke
down and confessed that he had re-
ceived it, but refused to tell how he
had disposed of it. The detectives
claim that Schwartz and Watt planned
and conducted the robbery, and that
Watt struck the fatal blow which ST.
fenced Nichols.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-16
HIS WOUNDS WE'RE Fatal.

Death of Detective Hulligan Who Was
Assaulted by the Ohio Desperadoes.
Detective Hulligan, one of the police
officers assaulted by desperadoes at
Ravenna, died at Cleveland on the
morning of the 9Th. The attending
physician, DR.. D. B. Smith, spent the
greater part o. the night at the house
and saw that the Inflammation OF the
membranes of the brain was extend
ingvery rapidly, although the wounded
man seemed to sleep and rest well.
At O'Clock the doctor called at the
house and found his patient so low
that he considered his condition very
alarming. He leaves q wife and four
children,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-16

A Dies MONIES schoolboy saved his
pennies and practiced heroic self-de-
NAL to buy clothes for another little
boy whose parents were too poor to
provide him suitable school garments.
This is very commonplace incident,
but it's better worth the telling than
a dozen instances of youthful deprav.
ity. That boy got more solid fun out
OF his investment of cash than he
would have derived from thepurchase
of an entire confectionery or toy shop.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-16
TJVENTY-FOUR KNOWN.

A Revised Estimate of the Killed and In
jured in the Vermont Disaster.
A most careful revision shows the
following estimate of the number OF
persons on the wrecked train at White
River, VT, and now accounted for
thus far. It makes the number of
killed thirty-two. There we're brought
to Windsor on the Connecticut River
road thirty; to the White River juno
ton, on the Boston & Lowell road,
forty-three; taken on at White River
Junction, six; trainmen, twelve; total
on train, ninety-one. Of these eighty
seven are accounted tor, four are still
missing and twenty-four of the dead
have been identified. These figures
may be changed by the probable pres
ence OF children without tickets on the
train, as vet unheard from.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-16

The assumption that fleet of Brit
ish gunboats, Ill in number or there
abouts, would show up at Buffalo,
Cleveland and Detroit if war were to
break out either with Canada or Great
Britain is not q pleasant one. But it
is about as pleasant as it is sound.
The idea that the Welland Canal
would be permitted. to remain pas
sable for gunboats in case of war is
not one on which our neighbors
across the river can bank with any
safety. just as sure as the gunboats
begin to poke their noses up the St.
Lawrence with any hostile purpose
there will be an accident happen to
the Welland Canal which will make it
impossible.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-16

A JUDGE in an interior county of
Missouri is reported to have decided
that minor children of naturalized
American citizens are not made citi-
zens of the United States by the natu-
ralization of their fathers. If the de-
cision is reported correctly the judge
could not have had a copy of the laws
of the United States within convenient
reach OF him. The Revised Statutes
of Missouri also contain the United
States laws bearing on the subject OF
naturalization. "These laws" said a
st. Louis judge to whom the matter
was referred by an inquiring reporter,
"settle it pretty clearly that the nat
uralization of the father confers all
the rights of American citizenship on
the minor children.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-16
THE WEsTEKN UNION LIABLE.
Successful Suit TO Recover Damages for
Failure to Deliver q Dispatch.

Successful Suit TO Recover Damages for
Failurs to Deliver q Dispatch.
At Charlotte, N. c., on the 7th,
Judgment was rendered against the
Western Union Telegraph Company
in the superior court, for failure to
deliver g. dispatch sent by 8 mer-
chant to New York firm to
cover 500 bales of cotton futures.
The telegraph company pleaded
that the company had sti pulated
that it would not be responsible ia
sending messages unless repeated, for
which additional charge was made;
second, that the plaintiffs dealings in
New York were wagering contracts
and void as against public policy;
third, that the kilograms being in CT
pher, The company could not in any
event be held liable to more than
nominal damages. The verdict of the
jury was for 81, 200, the full amount
claimed to have been lost by the
plaintiffs, with legal interest. The
case has been appealed to the sd
preme court of the state.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-16
PARNELL ON DECK.
He O6eps His Amendment to the Adj
dress.

He Odeps His Amendment to the Adj
dress.
In the House of Commons, on the
7th, Mr.. Parnell moved his amend
ment to the address in reply to the
Queens speech. The amendment is as
follows: "The relations between own-
ers and occupiers of the land in Ire.
land havenot been seriously disturbed
in the cases of those who granted their
tenants such attachments as were de-
manded by the prices of agricultural
and pastoral produce. The remedy
for the crisis in Irish agarian affairs
will be found not in an increased
stringency of the criminal procedure
or in the pursuit of such novel, doubt
full and unconstitutional measures as
those recently taken by her majesty's
government, but in such reform of the
law and system OF government as will
satisfy the needs and secure the con-
fdence of the Irish people,"